2026-2027 season
Car Shelter Regulations
When to put up and take down your car shelter, and the rules to follow, city by city. Search for your municipality or click the map.
- Allowed
- Some areas
- Not allowed
- To confirm
77 municipalities
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Ahuntsic-CartiervilleIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
- Not allowed in some heritage areas (Sault-au-Récollet, part of Gouin Blvd., Île-de-la-Visitation).
AnjouIsland of MontréalNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- The frame alone may go up from October 15; the cover from November 1.
- 0.3 m from the sidewalk is allowed with two clear windows facing it.
Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-GrâceIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
LachineIsland of MontréalNovember 15 → April 15Allowed in some areas
- Install
- November 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 0.6 m from the sidewalk
- 10 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Only allowed in the former town of Saint-Pierre area.
- White, beige or grey cover.
LaSalleIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Temporary car shelters are not allowed anywhere in the borough.
Le Plateau-Mont-RoyalIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
Le Sud-OuestIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 0.75 m from side and rear lot lines
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
- Some areas are restricted: check with the borough.
L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-GenevièveIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
Mercier–Hochelaga-MaisonneuveIsland of MontréalOctober 1 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 1
- Remove by
- April 30
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
- Removable galvanized steel or aluminum frame, anchored to the ground.
- Contact the borough permit desk before buying.
Montréal-NordIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3.1 m
Minimum distances
- 0.3 m from the sidewalk
- 12 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Prefabricated shelters only, anchored or held by water or sand bags.
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 4.5 m from the sidewalk.
- Maximum: 1 double or 2 single shelters, plus 1 walkway shelter.
OutremontIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Temporary car shelters are not allowed anywhere in the borough.
Pierrefonds-RoxboroIsland of MontréalNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Waterproof, fire-retardant cover in white, grey, yellow, beige or light blue.
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-TremblesIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 4 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 7 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 2 per lot
- Clear strip on each side if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
Rosemont–La Petite-PatrieIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
Saint-LaurentIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Temporary car shelters are not allowed anywhere in the borough.
Saint-LéonardIsland of MontréalSaturday before Thanksgiving → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- Saturday before Thanksgiving
- Remove by
- April 30
Max. size : Height 3.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.3 m from the sidewalk
- No permit needed
- Flexible translucent cover; 1 shelter per parking space.
- Not allowed on U-shaped driveways.
VerdunIsland of MontréalNovember 1 → May 1Allowed in some areas
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- May 1
Max. size : Area 40 m²
- No permit needed
- Not allowed on Nuns’ Island (Île-des-Sœurs).
- Behind the house, white or translucent cover, 1 per parking space.
Ville-MarieIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
- Not allowed in Old Montréal or the Mount Royal site.
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-ExtensionIsland of MontréalOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Width 6.5 m
Minimum distances
- 0.75 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 5 m from an intersection
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Windows required if the shelter is less than 3 m from the sidewalk.
Côte-Saint-LucIsland of MontréalNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 1.98 m from a fire hydrant
- 0.99 m from the sidewalk
- 1.52 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 4.88 m from an intersection
- Permit required
- Pilot project extended for the 2026-2027 season, pending the new zoning bylaw.
- One-time $150 permit ($75 or free if you had one at the same address before), valid in later years.
- On a paved driveway, translucent white cover with windows, anchored or weighted.
Dollard-des-OrmeauxIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
KirklandIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
BeaconsfieldIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
Pointe-ClaireIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
Baie-D'UrféIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
SennevilleIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
Montréal-OuestIsland of MontréalNot allowed
- Not allowed according to recent news reports (2022-2023). Confirm with the city.
DorvalIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
- Allowed according to recent news reports (2022). Dates and rules to confirm with the city.
Sainte-Anne-de-BellevueIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
- Allowed according to recent news reports (2022). Dates and rules to confirm with the city.
WestmountIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Mont-RoyalIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
HampsteadIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Montréal-EstIsland of MontréalRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
LavalLavalOctober 15 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 30
Minimum distances
- 0.6 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1.2 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- Must cover a driveway, aisle or parking space.
- Must not be attached to any public equipment (pole, hydrant, etc.).
LongueuilLongueuilLast full weekend of October → 2nd full weekend of AprilAllowed right now
- Install
- Last full weekend of October
- Remove by
- 2nd full weekend of April
Minimum distances
- 1.5 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a bike path
- No permit needed
- On the property, in the parking area or its driveway. Metal frame, woven or laminated polyethylene cover.
Saint-JérômeNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- No permit needed
- Buildings with fewer than 5 units.
MirabelNorth ShoreOctober 15 → May 1Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- May 1
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 1.2 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 1 m from a fire hydrant
- 0.5 m from property lines
- Certified manufactured shelter. 1 to 3 depending on lot width.
BlainvilleNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
Sainte-ThérèseNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3.7 m
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 2 m from the curb
- 3 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- Permit required
- Permit required ($100). 1 shelter per dwelling.
BoisbriandNorth ShoreSaturday before Thanksgiving → April 1Allowed right now
- Install
- Saturday before Thanksgiving
- Remove by
- April 1
Minimum distances
- 1.5 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- 1.2 m from the neighbouring lot
- Synthetic fabric cover (no non-woven plastic). 6 m sight triangle at intersections.
RosemèreNorth ShoreNovember 1 → May 1Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- May 1
Max. size : Height 3 m
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 2 m from a ditch
- 2 m from a fire hydrant
- 1 m from the neighbouring lot
- Maximum 1 per lot
LorraineNorth ShoreNot allowed
- Removable enclosed structures with a roof are not allowed anywhere in town.
Bois-des-FilionNorth ShoreOctober 15 → May 1Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- May 1
Max. size : Height 3 m · Area 30 m²
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 1.2 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 2 m from a fire hydrant
- No permit needed
- Maximum 2 per lot
- No permit needed. In the parking area; keep the sight triangle clear.
TerrebonneNorth ShoreOctober 1 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 1
- Remove by
- April 30
- Homes with 3 units or fewer: 1 per driveway (house) or 1 per unit (duplex, triplex).
MascoucheNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- No permit needed
- Metal frame and translucent cover.
RepentignyNorth ShoreFriday before Thanksgiving → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- Friday before Thanksgiving
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3 m · Area 50 m²
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the street
- 1 m from the sidewalk
- 1 m from a bike path
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- Work declaration required
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Free but mandatory work declaration (stays valid in later years if nothing changes).
- On asphalt, pavers or concrete, not gravel or lawn. 2 shelters allowed with 2 driveways. Never less than 2 m from the roadway.
L’AssomptionNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 3 m from the street
- 1 m from property lines
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- Certificate required
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Free certificate required before installing.
Saint-EustacheNorth ShoreOctober 15 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 30
Max. size : Area 40 m²
Minimum distances
- 1.5 m from the street
- 0.9 m from the sidewalk
- 1 m from a fire hydrant
- 1 m from side and rear lot lines
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Certified manufactured shelter.
- The city’s website is unclear about permits: call to confirm.
BouchervilleSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- No permit needed
- After the season, the frame and cover must be stored in a building or the back yard.
- The removal date is sometimes extended for weather: check in the spring.
BrossardSouth ShoreNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 0.5 m from the sidewalk
- 1.5 m from the curb
- 1.5 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- No permit needed
- Not allowed on lawns or landscaping. Galvanized tubular steel frame, woven or laminated polyethylene cover. No storage inside.
Saint-Bruno-de-MontarvilleSouth ShoreNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3.65 m
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 2 m from a bike path
- Detached or semi-detached houses only, in the driveway.
CandiacSouth ShoreNot allowed
- Temporary shelters are not allowed in any residential zone.
Saint-LambertSouth ShoreNot allowed
- Temporary car shelters are not allowed (zoning bylaw).
La PrairieSouth ShoreNovember 1 → April 1Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 1
- Two-week grace period for installing and removing.
- La Citière area: only in the driveway to an underground garage.
Sainte-JulieSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 3 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a bike path
- A shelter less than 3 m from the street is not protected during snow removal.
Sainte-CatherineSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 2.5 m · Area 45 m²
Minimum distances
- 2.4 m from the curb
- 1.5 m from the sidewalk
- 3 m from a fire hydrant
- 0.5 m from property lines
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Certified manufactured shelter, single colour.
Saint-ConstantSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- No permit needed
- Maximum 1 per lot
- In the parking area. Corner lots: keep the sight triangle clear.
- Driveway shared by two lots: max. 7 m wide, 12 m deep and 3.4 m high.
CarignanSouth ShoreSaturday before Thanksgiving → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- Saturday before Thanksgiving
- Remove by
- April 30
Max. size : Height 3 m · Area 50 m²
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Entirely on private property.
DelsonSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 3.4 m · Width 5 m · Area 35 m²
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 0.6 m from property lines
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Metal frame, woven laminated polyethylene, in the garage driveway.
BeloeilSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
McMastervilleSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- Frame and cover fully removed by April 15.
Mont-Saint-HilaireSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- Detached or semi-detached houses.
ChamblySouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- On a parking space or in the driveway.
Otterburn ParkSouth ShoreNovember 1 → April 15Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- April 15
Max. size : Height 4 m · Area 50 m²
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 3 m from the shoulder (no sidewalk)
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Metal frame, waterproof cover or polyethylene, on a parking space or driveway.
Saint-Basile-le-GrandSouth ShoreNovember 1 → May 1Not yet
- Install
- November 1
- Remove by
- May 1
Max. size : Height 3 m · Area 30 m²
Minimum distances
- 1 m from the curb or sidewalk
- 1 m from property lines
- 1.5 m from a fire hydrant
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Homes with fewer than 4 units only.
MercierSouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 30
- Maximum 1 per lot
- Tubular metal frame, clean and in good condition.
ChâteauguaySouth ShoreOctober 15 → April 30Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 30
Max. size : Height 2.4 m · Area 40 m²
Minimum distances
- 2 m from the curb
- 2.5 m from the sidewalk
- 3 m from the roadway (no curb or sidewalk)
- 1 m from a bike path
- 0.7 m from property lines
- Maximum 1 per lot
- No heating. The frame can’t go up before October 15.
Deux-MontagnesNorth ShoreRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-LacNorth ShoreRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Pointe-CalumetNorth ShoreRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
CharlemagneNorth ShoreRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
VarennesSouth ShoreRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Vaudreuil-DorionVaudreuil-SoulangesOctober 15 → April 15Allowed right now
- Install
- October 15
- Remove by
- April 15
- Frame allowed from October 15; the cover only from November 1.
- Based on a 2019 draft bylaw (no. 1275-281): confirm with the city.
L'Île-PerrotVaudreuil-SoulangesRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
PincourtVaudreuil-SoulangesRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-PerrotVaudreuil-SoulangesRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
Saint-LazareVaudreuil-SoulangesRules to confirm
We haven't confirmed this city's rules yet. Call the city or check its website before installing your shelter.
The basic rules, almost everywhere
- The shelter is only for parking vehicles: no storage, workshop or heating.
- Outside the season, everything must come down: cover, frame and anchors.
- It must be on your property, in the driveway or parking area, never on the sidewalk.
- Fines can exceed $1,000. If in doubt, call your city before installing.
This information is a summary to help you. Cities can change their rules at any time: always confirm with your municipality before installing your shelter.
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